Splendid Wood
Yves Saint Laurent2014
Side by side
Splendid Wood vs. Noir de Noir
Splendid Wood peaks in fall, while Noir de Noir belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Splendid Wood | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne, Amandine Clerc-Marie | Harry Frémont, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Splendid Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Smoky
Rose
Amber
Balsamic
Noir de Noir
Earthy
Rose
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
IncenseCardamom
Saffron
Heart
Oriental Woodsy NotesJasmine Sambac
Black RoseBlack TruffleTruffleFloral Notes
Base
Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)VanillaOakmossMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Splendid Wood | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Splendid Wood does not whisper. The opening hits hard, the drydown lingers for an entire workday, and the oud in the base is not for the faint of heart. This is a statement.Splendid Wood
Noir de Noir leans harder into earth than into sweetness. The black rose is beautiful, but the truffle and oud make it feel nocturnal rather than romantic.Noir de Noir
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Splendid Wood | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $236.59fragrancenet |
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